Noah
NOH-uh
✦ Meaning
“Rest, comfort, Hebrew name from 'noach', borne by the biblical patriarch who built the ark during the great flood”
Popularity Over Time
Currently ranked #2 in the United States.
Origin
Syllables
2
Style
Famous Bearers
- Noah Centineo (actor)
- Noah Webster (lexicographer)
Collections
Cross-Cultural Notes
Universal across cultures and religions
People Also Ask
Rest, comfort, Hebrew name from 'noach', borne by the biblical patriarch who built the ark during the great flood
Noah is currently ranked #2 in the United States. Usage has stayed pretty consistent over the past decade.
Noah works beautifully as a full name and does not lend itself to an obvious short form. Most parents see that as a feature.
Names that pair beautifully with Noah include Jasper, Nathaniel, Beatrix, Cordelia, Alistair.